Posted 9/18/2023, 10:28:00 AM

Russia Denies Invasion Based on Genocide Despite Past Claims, Accuses Ukraine of Nazism at UN

Russia's representative at UN denies Russia invaded Ukraine over "genocide" claims, despite past statements by Putin and others.
Russian representative insists Russia acted under UN Charter self-defense, not Genocide Convention.
Russian rep continues to falsely claim Ukraine commits "genocide" against Donbas peoples.
Russian rep accuses Ukraine of having deep Nazi roots, calls Zelenskyy a Nazi supporter.
Russia demands UN court dismiss Ukraine's complaint as inadmissible.

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